While going up an incline I lost power and as it turns out the rear axle yoke broke. Upon closer inspection later on I determine that the yoke was basically compromised from years of use and finally quit at an inopportune time.
I was able to drive home in 4-Hi after I disconnected the rear drive shaft. The original water pump also died on the way back at a respectable 177,500+ miles. I also found out that I needed a special sized U-Joint since the drive shaft was custom to fit the '89 transfer case I installed earlier in the year.
The drive shaft shop found that the CV joint was toast too so that had to be rebuilt. So $400 for a yoke, pinion seals (why not), new U-Joint retainers, and a water pump. In fairness, I bought the water pump a while back but $400 in parts are going on the truck this weekend.
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